PORTSMOUTH – Larry Hamlin, 37, of the 2300 block of Parker Avenue, Portsmouth, passed away Sept. 24, 2008. He was born in Nansemond County and attended Craddock High School of Portsmouth. He was formerly employed as a concrete finisher by A & H Concrete Company.
Mr. Hamlin was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Hamlin and Alton Hamlin Jr. Surviving to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his wife, Atoya Hamlin, of Portsmouth; daughters, Kashema Harrell, Vernesha Harrell and Tanajah Harrell, all of Portsmouth; son, Larry Terelle Harrell, of Portsmouth; stepdaughters, Keara Harrell and Kaletra Harrell, of Suffolk; mother, Agnes Louise Hamlin, of Suffolk; father, Alton Lee Hamlin Sr. (Vanessa), of Suffolk; sisters, Rose Mary Boone, of Suffolk and Sabrina Hamlin, of Portsmouth; brother, Garry Hamlin, of Suffolk; stepbrother, Terrance Minggia of Suffolk; paternal grandmother, Susie Mae Hamlin, of Suffolk; sisters-in-law, Shenetta Hamlin, of Chesapeake, Jerea Wiggins (Dwayne), and Aquia Harrell, all of Suffolk; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
The funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 at New Mount Joy Food for Living Ministries, Inc., 307 County St., Suffolk, officiated by Pastor Daryl Artis. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. The family will be at 1912 Copeland Road, Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com.